"Conversations in Philosophy" is a literary-philosophical podcast from the London Review of Books, part of its Close Readings series, hosted by critic James Wood and philosopher Jonathan Rée. Each episode offers a deep, conversational close reading of a single influential text—spanning Woolf, Murdoch, Camus, Kierkegaard, Mill, Nietzsche, and Beauvoir—exploring how philosophical ideas are embodied in literary form, style, and narrative. Rather than treating philosophy and literature as separate disciplines, the hosts trace the intellectual and aesthetic overlap between them, discussing themes like morality, selfhood, existentialism, and the nature of truth through both rigorous analysis and accessible, erudite dialogue. The tone is intimate yet intellectually demanding, akin to eavesdropping on two erudite friends in deep discussion. It appeals to readers, students, and lifelong learners interested in continental philosophy, literary criticism, and the history of ideas, offering rich companion reading suggestions from the LRB archive. A must-listen for those who enjoy shows that blend rigorous ideas with literary sensitivity.
"Conversations in Philosophy" is a literary-philosophical podcast from the London Review of Books, part of its Close Readings series, hosted by critic James Wood and philosopher Jonathan Rée. Each episode offers a deep, conversational close reading of a single influential text—spanning Woolf, Murdoch, Camus, Kierkegaard, Mill, Nietzsche, and Beauvoir—exploring how philosophical ideas are embodied in literary form, style, and narrative. Rather than treating philosophy and literature as separate disciplines, the hosts trace the intellectual and aesthetic overlap between them, discussing themes like morality, selfhood, existentialism, and the nature of truth through both rigorous analysis and accessible, erudite dialogue. The tone is intimate yet intellectually demanding, akin to eavesdropping on two erudite friends in deep discussion. It appeals to readers, students, and lifelong learners interested in continental philosophy, literary criticism, and the history of ideas, offering rich companion reading suggestions from the LRB archive. A must-listen for those who enjoy shows that blend rigorous ideas with literary sensitivity.
